February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by NCoxSTL, Jan 30, 2020.

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Name your favorite!

  1. Straight razors.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%

  2. Vintage DE razors.

    21 vote(s)
    48.8%

  3. Modern DE razors.

    19 vote(s)
    44.2%

  4. SE razors.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%

  5. Pain sticks.

    5 vote(s)
    11.6%

  6. Badger brushes.

    16 vote(s)
    37.2%

  7. Boars

    11 vote(s)
    25.6%

  8. Synthetics

    17 vote(s)
    39.5%

  9. Cookies

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%

  10. Polls that don't take 10 minutes to fill out!!

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    TGIF!!!

    Sorry the Hawk isn't everything you wanted it to be but great picture of the happy young man!
    Thank you, Patrick!
     
    jluc, Feb 28, 2020
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  2. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome. Thanks, Gary. Be interested to know where they fall on the aggressiveness scale. :)
     
    timabababaluka, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. Tommynick

    Tommynick Well-Known Member

    2/28. Fridays Shave

    Qshave adjustable
    Remei Blade 6
    VDH Shave Soap
    Boar Brush
    Commander Influence ASB

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    Tommynick, Feb 28, 2020
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  4. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Minus the minuscule, disappearing weepers, sounds like a really good maiden voyage, Joe. 2 passes, BBS, & no irritation is a win to me--blood or no ;)
     
    timabababaluka, Feb 28, 2020
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  5. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Jim! They all can't be winners, and that's ok.

    Sent from my Galaxy using Tapatalk
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 28, 2020
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  6. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Awesome report and beautiful setup, Andrew! Sorry to hear the Hawk isn't working out for you--onward and upward ;)

    Happy Friday, Sir! Enjoy your weekend with the family :D
     
    timabababaluka, Feb 28, 2020
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  7. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Great setu up, Tom. Love that brush! :)

    The Q-shaves are a big hit with my boys--they love them. Have a great weekend, sir!
     
    timabababaluka, Feb 28, 2020
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  8. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave Andrew. Logan is the Man. Happy Friday
     
    clint64, Feb 28, 2020
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    pretty much the same as a regular superspeed.remember TTT..the only real difference in any of these gillettes is angle of attack,blade reveal,and how they clamp/secure the blade.the weight plays a small part.if you ride just off the cap (safety guard not touching the face) aka sweet spot,they all feel very similar with similar results.some gillettes like the tech have a narrower gap resulting in what appears to be a milder razor,like a blue tip.think of a fatboy/slim on 9 .its got the widest gap- meaning the safety bar is the farthest distance the razor will allow from the edge of the blade..kind of like setting your lawn mower to cut taller/thicker grass with the wheel adjusters.dial your blade angle in using the cap as the guide and bingo.the razor is just the blade holder..
     
    brit, Feb 28, 2020
    #8949
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  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Nice shave and lineup, Andrew! However, the last pic of your 2nd son is so cool!
     
    Trigger, Feb 28, 2020
    #8950
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Joseph!
     
    Trigger, Feb 28, 2020
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks, Jim! I look at it in this light. This razor just adds another dimension to my shaving acumen.
     
    Trigger, Feb 28, 2020
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Tim! This razor has a different angle than what I have experienced with my DE razors. I just have to do a mini-focus with it some time this year. My diagnosis is to do shorter strokes, ease on the pressure and get the angle down on every part of my face especially on the ATG pass.
     
    Trigger, Feb 28, 2020
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  14. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Excellent explanation--thank, Gary :)
     
    timabababaluka, Feb 28, 2020
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  15. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Week 4 (Anything Goes)
    Feb. 28 Episode 27: “Nature’s First Green is Gold...”

    MMOC
    My last official ‘Dead is Dead’ shave of the month. I wanted it to end greenly, so I was somewhat concerned when I picked up my den’s most potentially bloody razor...

    1.jpeg

    Week 4, Day 7 Gear
    • Blade: Gem SS (2)
    • Brush: Kong
    • Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”
    • Enhancements: Stirling Frost Drops
    • AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
    • Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented.
    The Shave
    I was playing nice with the MMOC today and rode the cap erring a bit on the side of caution at the expense of efficiency. The 1st pass (WTG) was very smooth and pleasant. No issues.

    2nd (XTG) was also very nice, but I was left with a bit more stubble than I’m used to with the MMOC. Wanting to end bloodless today, I was just going to call it good, but then my inner voice said, “C’mon, Nancy… go for the 3rd!” My inner voice is a bit of a jerk...

    And frequently gets me into trouble. The 3rd pass (ATG) went pretty well, though I did catch myself chasing. I ended that jive right quick. Good enough is good enough. Ended up with a bloodless BBS/DFS, with some very slight irritation along the chin… winner!

    Score
    • Comfort: 4
    • Closeness: 4
    Tally

    week 4.png

    Yesterday’s green has a playmate.

    Happy Friday to all, and to all a good night! :D
     
    timabababaluka, Feb 28, 2020
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  16. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Tim!
    Thank you Clint!
    Thanks Joe!
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 28, 2020
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  17. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Green with the MMOC pretty much wipes out all the red before it. Great shave Tim!
     
    Linuxguile, Feb 28, 2020
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  18. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Edison Carter, Feb 28, 2020
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  19. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Excellent shave, Tim!
     
    jluc, Feb 28, 2020
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  20. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Great first outing.

    Are you considering head shaving with it?
     
    Edison Carter, Feb 28, 2020
    #8960
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